Local dive club page with on-site facilities and proximity to the water.
De Groene Heuvels is a freshwater lake with clear water and objects.
De Groene Heuvels is a freshwater lake with clear water and objects.
De Groene Heuvels is a freshwater shore dive near Ewijk with clear water and a mix of submerged objects, including wrecks, pipes, and a traffic sign. The lake has an easy entry, a slow sloping bottom, and enough structure to keep beginner divers interested without making the site feel technical. It is a relaxed inland dive that works well for training, easy exploring, and night dives when the operator allows them.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
3m - 22m
Depth Note
The site starts shallow near the entry points and reaches about 22 m at the deeper parts.
Best Season
Year-round, with calm water often giving the best clarity.
Typical Conditions
Clear freshwater lake with submerged objects, a slow slope, and variable visibility.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Watch the no-dive jetty area and keep buoyancy steady over the objects and slopes.
Access Restrictions
Night diving requires sign-in with Leisurelands the day before, and the pavilion jetty is off limits.
Legal Notes
The site is a managed recreation area, so follow the posted access rules and local club instructions.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A relaxed inland scuba site with submerged objects, training-friendly water, and room for easy exploring.
Freediving
Freediving is not the main use case; the site is better suited to relaxed scuba training and easy lake exploring.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is secondary because the interesting features sit below the surface.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
Last Updated
Research Sources
Local dive club page with on-site facilities and proximity to the water.
English directory page with site popularity, facilities, and access rules.
Dutch directory page with access points, facilities, and freshwater species.
Dive-location page with depth, visibility, and object placement details.
Official recreation-area page for the managed lake setting.
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